# What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

> Source: https://openclawdatabase.com/glossary/mcp/
> Last updated: 2026-04-18
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# What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Open standard that lets AI agents talk to external tools and data sources through a uniform server interface. Built by Anthropic, now supported by OpenClaw, Hermes, Claude Cowork, and IronClaw. Replaces per-tool integrations with one protocol.

## See also

- [Hermes: MCP Tools](https://openclawdatabase.com/hermes/mcp-tools/)
- [Claude Cowork](https://openclawdatabase.com/claude-cowork/)

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